Confession: I'm ready to decorate for Christmas. Maybe it's because I've got some Christmas things I've been working on for the booth. Or maybe it's the cold mornings and fires in the fireplace. Or the fact that gingerbread lattes have finally arrived at Starbucks??! Either way, I know my family will revolt if I break out the Christmas tree and decorate the mantel right now, so I'm holding off. So today, we'll go surfing through the … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Dear Friends, Hoping you're sharing the day with family and friends, celebrating the wonderful land of freedom in which we live! Even Junky my junkyard dog is in the spirit! Happy 4th of July and let freedom ring! … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day!
May 28, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Hope you're enjoying the weekend! Remember to thank a soldier or sailor. See you soon with more outdoor projects! … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Plans…
May 25, 2012 by · 7 Comments
It's looking like a weekend filled with celebrations and friends with a little of this thrown in... relaxing and enjoying lake views, that is... maybe enjoying this... Source: cupcakesandcashmere.com via Heidi on Pinterest Or a table set like this... Source: stonegable.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest And a refreshment like this... Source: wherethesidewalkbegins.blogspot.com via … [Read more...]
Christmas Touches around the House
December 24, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I hope this finds you relaxing and enjoying the holiday season... finally! And it's high time I shared some of my Christmas touches around my home. Confession: I only just finished decorating a few days ago. I had to say "uncle" with everything going on around here, so I didn't get to some of the projects I had planned. But maybe next year. In the family room... My beloved wisemen with a berry garland, the shepherd and sheep, … [Read more...]
Easy Holiday Centerpiece
December 21, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Well, $1600 later, my house is sealed and the traps for the unwelcome critters have been set. Ugh. I'm trying not to think about it too much, 'cuz it just gives me the willies! So let's dwell on pretty things and easy projects to get our Christmas spirit in tip top shape. :) How about a super easy Christmas centerpiece? Here's what you need: A favorite urn or container Sticks from your yard, spray painted gold (or silver) Florists … [Read more...]
Book Page Christmas Tree {Easy DIY}
December 16, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Since I've gone all cool gray in the Mom Cave, I decided to put some cool new Christmas decorations on the corner of my desk. I don't normally decorate in there at all-- too much going on usually, but we've pared down furniture and accessories, simplified the function of the space a bit, and I decided a nice simple holiday touch would be fitting! I put together this little grouping on the corner of my desk, where I can enjoy it while I work … [Read more...]
My Favorite Christmas Wreath {Giveaway!}
December 13, 2011 by · 17 Comments
Woo hoo, I'm in a bit of a holiday panic! Only 12 days to Christmas and I still have a little decorating and a LOT of wrapping to do. Oh, and cards to get out, parties to attend, a college one to pick up, etc. Sound like your world these days? But I am feeling in the Christmas spirit, and when I pulled out my Christmas decorations this year, I found an extra one of these, still in the box. This gorgeous Celebration Wreath, a retired … [Read more...]
The Stocking Dilemma
December 9, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I love to change up my holiday decor every year, but this year I went further with a new color palette in my family room than ever before. Lots of neutrals and metallics with only a few pops of color... keeping it simple. Because I'm working around these... These are our family stockings... and there are stories there. This is the one that started it all-- my stocking, made by my great-aunts for my first Christmas 44 years ago. The felt … [Read more...]
Christmas Mantle… check!
December 7, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Gosh, it feels so good to check SOMETHING off my list! It's been a busy week already with my son's Football banquet last night (he got his varsity letter-- woo hoo!) and preps for the hubs birthday on Friday. Oh, and finishing up decorating, crafts, dealing with a rodent problem, and Christmas festivities at the preschool. Hmm. Thank goodness for gingerbread lattes! Anyhoo, my Christmas mantle is ready to be shared! Please note: I reserve … [Read more...]
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